Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Samsung SGH-T809

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung SGH-T809 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2018 7:04 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Samsung SGH-T809 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Samsung SGH-T809 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

N/A

800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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21 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung SGH-T809
+4GB (2.49GB available)34 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (73MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB microSD
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)17% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.2"52% Larger screen	vs	2.1"
+(back) 3.1MP140% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	800 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.2
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
180 PPI	vs	+190 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

7 Common items in both devices

99 grams (3.47 ounces)

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	T-Mobile Samsung T809, Samsung SGH-T809
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2012	11/1/2005
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	51 x 95 millimeters (2.01 x 3.74 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	190 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	16bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	128MB (73MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 13 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	3GPP
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	1.2
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	3 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Noir Black, Blue Black, Charcoal Gray • Picsel viewer • SyncML Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung SGH-T809
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.7W/kg (head)